As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nonprofit Executive Director in New Hampshire is $116,823, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,247 weekly, or $9,735 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nonprofit Executive Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Nonprofit Executive Director in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $86,682 to $142,130. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,046) and 75th percentile ($130,070), while top earners (90th percentile) make $142,130 per year. This $29,024 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Financial Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Hampshire Nonprofit Executive Director often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 nationwide for Nonprofit Executive Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nonprofit Executive Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $86,682 NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $101,046 NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $116,823 NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $130,070 NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nonprofit Executive Director Salary $142,130 NH August 01, 2026
25% $101,046 10% $86,682 90% $142,130 75% $130,070 $116,823 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Nonprofit Executive Director ?

An executive director is a chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. The title is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though many United States nonprofits have adopted the title president or CEO. Confusion can arise because the words executive and director occur both in this title and in titles of various members of some organizations' boards of directors. The precise meanings of these terms are discussed in the board of directors article....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $139,746 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $141,930 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $143,819 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $143,834 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $136,063 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $136,231 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $137,802 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $137,240 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $142,077 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $136,745 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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